Samuel A. Jinapor, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for urgent diplomatic intervention in the ongoing Gran Canaria flight scandal.
In a formal letter sent to the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Ghana, H.E. Maher Kheir, Jinapor urged the Diplomatic Community to assist Ghana’s security agencies in investigating the controversial AirMed and Cavok Air flights that allegedly carried illicit goods and money.
Jinapor expressed concern about government attempts to downplay the issue. “I am deeply disappointed by the Minister of State, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who dismissed the allegations and called for investigations a ‘waste of time,’” he said. “Despite the President’s clear directive for investigations, we are yet to see any serious action taken.”
He also responded to the government’s initial claims about the flights’ origin. “Independent checks have confirmed that the flights came straight from Gran Canaria, not Luanda as the Minister suggested,” Jinapor pointed out. “We need thorough investigations to uncover the truth.”
Jinapor emphasized that Ghana’s international reputation is at stake. “This is not just about politics. It’s about protecting Ghana from becoming a transit state for illicit drugs and money,” he asserted. “We must uphold our commitment to fighting transnational crimes, and that can only happen through transparency and accountability.”
Jinapor further called for the protection of whistleblowers, specifically highlighting the safety of MP John Ntim Fordjour, who first raised the alarm about the flights. “We cannot allow our MPs to be threatened while carrying out their oversight duties,” he added. “Their protection is paramount for the integrity of our democratic process.”
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